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Nikon announces Coolpix P90
Bridge camera with 24x wide angle optical zoom 3 February 2009 4:01 GMT TweetNikon has announced the Coolpix P90, a new bridge camera that's described as having "powerful features" in a "compact and portable" body.
Boasting a 24x wide angle optical zoom that offers the 35mm-equivalent of a 26mm wide-angle to a 624mm... -
Epson announces DC-06 document camera
First in the company's line of projector accessories 3 February 2009 2:27 GMT TweetEpson has launched the ELP DC-06 document camera, set to be the first in a new range of accessories from the company, designed to work alongside projectors.
Aimed at classroom and training environments, the DC-06 is a small device weighing less... -
Fujinon announces 3-megapixel vari-focal lens
Industry first coming later this year 2 February 2009 17:17 GMT TweetFujinon, a company of FujiFilm USA, has announced the launch of the industry's widest 3-megapixel vari-focal lens, ahead of its unveiling at the ISC West convention in April.
Previously, a fixed focal lens or lower resolution-rated vari-focal... -
Canon launches EOS Professional Network
To help you from camera selection to picture printing 2 February 2009 16:38 GMT TweetCanon has launched the EOS Professional Network (EPN) across the UK & Ireland.
The EPN will be made up of EOS Professional Centres and EOS Professional Stockists, and has been developed to help customers through the whole process from buying... -
Disney Interactive confirms job cuts
Three studios affected 30 January 2009 17:27 GMT TweetIn more depressive recession news, Disney Interactive Studios has become the latest company to cut jobs as a way to save some money.
Angela Emery, vice president of communications at Disney Interactive Studios, has confirmed the layoffs will... -
Panasonic releases updated firmware for DMC-LX3
Version 1.2 now available 30 January 2009 16:49 GMT TweetExactly 1 month after its last update, Panasonic has released new firmware for the DMC-LX3 camera.
Version 1.2 improves the white balance flash mode setting when it is connected to the DMW-FL220 flash unit.
It also ensures the proper... -
Nintendo document touts spring/summer European launch for DSi
North America can expect the same 30 January 2009 15:21 GMT TweetIt seems that the first shipments of Nintendo's DSi handheld could reach British shores a little earlier than expected, if a company document is to be believed.
An extract from a product briefing document on Nintendo's website clearly states... -
VIDEO: Final Fantasy XIII trailer released
2010 is quite a while to wait... 30 January 2009 14:40 GMT TweetSquare Enix has released a new Final Fantasy XIII trailer that will give FF fans a sneak peek into what they can expect from the next instalment in the series.
The trailer shows a mixture of cinematic sequences as well as some gameplay footage... -
Call of Duty 6 definitely in development
Actor confirms his involvement 30 January 2009 13:22 GMT TweetIt seems that we could definitely be seeing Call of Duty 6 before 2009 is out, after actor Ken Lally confirmed his involvement with the project.
The studio behind COD6 (or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 if you will) Infinity Ward, had said... -
Microsoft confirms Best of Halo Xbox bundle
But no release for the UK 30 January 2009 12:08 GMT TweetMicrosoft has confirmed it is set to release a new Xbox 360 bundle in Europe, that will allow all those who've never played Halo to catch up on what they've been missing.
The "Best of Halo" bundle will include a 60GB 360 Pro mode, a copy... -
Jessops losses narrow
Cuts costs and lowers prices 30 January 2009 10:35 GMT TweetFinancial results posted by Jessops have shown the company has managed to narrow its losses seen earlier in 2008.
Following some rather drastic price cuts, the camera retailer managed to pull its like-for like sales up over Christmas, and... -
PhotoBox launches Pro Gallery service
Sell your prints online with no set-up costs 29 January 2009 18:14 GMT TweetOnline photo processor PhotoBox has launched a new service that will allow photographers to sell their pictures through their website.
Pro Gallery is available to all Photobox users. Once you sign up as a gallery owner, you'll get to choose the... -
Wildlife photography competition launches
Win an Olympus SP-570UZ 29 January 2009 17:08 GMT TweetA wildlife photography competition has been launched by Burrard-Lucas.com, a photography website set up by two brothers.
With the theme purely "Wildlife Portraits", a photograph of any animal is acceptable as long as it was taken in the wild.
The... -
Sigma confirms price rises
All products to go up on 1 February 29 January 2009 16:25 GMT TweetSigma has announced it will increase its prices on all products on 1 February, blaming "currency fluctuations" for the hike.
The specific reason was the very weak pound compared to the "unusually strong yen" - a devaluation of around 40%... -
Nintendo 9-month sales up 17%
But drops its annual forecast again 29 January 2009 14:22 GMT TweetNintendo has posted its financial results for the 9 month period ending 31 December 2008, and for once, it's almost good news.
Strong sales of both the Wii and DS consoles worldwide has helped the company to achieve a 17% rise in sales on... -
Sony reports 95% slump in profits
First annual loss in 14 years 29 January 2009 11:06 GMT TweetSony has released figures for the quarter ending 31 December that show a 95% fall in net profit, showing all the more clearly how much the global slump has hit demand for things such as TVs and cameras.
Net profits were reportedly 10.4 billion... -
iPhoto's Faces feature can recognise cats
Test proves Apple wrong 28 January 2009 23:23 GMT TweetApple disappointed pet owners everywhere when it said that iPhoto's new feature, Faces, would only work on human faces and not our favourite four-legged friends.
However, those at Macworld have tested out the feature and proved the bods at Apple... -
Camera lens calendar could soon hit the market
Top gift for photography enthusiasts 28 January 2009 23:05 GMT TweetPop this on the list of "gifts to get a photography enthusiast". It might look like a camera lens, but if you look closely at the etchings on the rings, you'll see that each one controls an aspect of the calendar, including days, dates, months and years.
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Kingston Digital releases new range of SDHC cards
Record up to 4 hours of HD content 28 January 2009 19:16 GMT TweetKingston Digital has announced it is releasing a new line of SDHC video cards for use in digital camcorders.
To help consumers know which size will suit their needs, the SDHC cards come with the approximate recording time in minutes on the... -
Kodak launches C180 compact camera
But doesn't announce it... 28 January 2009 18:29 GMT TweetKodak has snuck a new camera onto their website, without even a sniff of an official announcement.
The C180 adds to the Kodak's AA-based C-series, and boasts 10.2-megapixels, 2.4-inch screen, a 3x optical zoom and a 5x digital zoom. -
Rankin searches for eccentric Brits for new exhibition
"Most ambitious project to date" 28 January 2009 17:14 GMT TweetRankin has announced his latest photography project, and is looking for all the eccentricity of the UK to help compile a record of "Britons in 2009".
Dubbed "his most ambitious project to date", Rankin Live! will see Rankin shoot and instantly... -
eDimension launches AudioFX2 headphones
For gamers and audiophiles alike 28 January 2009 16:34 GMT TweeteDimensional has announced a new addition to its line of AudioFX gaming headsets.
The AudioFX2 has been redesigned from the ground up, but retains the popular force feedback feature, which creates a subwoofer bass sensation and "increased... -
Sony submits patent app for touchscreen printer
Wirelessly view and edit images from your printer.. potentially 28 January 2009 15:29 GMT TweetSony has submitted a patent application in America that appears it could be planning some sort of touchscreen printer.
The patent held at the US Patent and Trademark Office is titled "Image forming device, having an ejection tray, and a display... -
Canon reports 81.5% fall in profits
Drops forecast for 2009 28 January 2009 14:23 GMT TweetCanon has reported an 81.5% fall in its quarterly profits, blaming a slow in demand for cameras and office equipment caused by the worldwide economic downturn.
Operating profit at Canon was at 35.8 billion yen (around £280 million) in October-December,... -
Nero 8 to be bundled with all Sanyo Xacti HD cameras
Helps make HD home videos easy 28 January 2009 13:16 GMT TweetNero has announced that its popular digital media software is to be bundled with all Sanyo's new Xacti HD dual cameras.
The Sanya Xacti VPC-HD2000 and VPC-FH1 dual cameras will come with Nero 8 Essentials software, which helps users easily edit,...
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Mazda CX5 2.2 TDI AWD A very zoomy SUV
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Apple testing 3.95-inch iPhone 5, with 16:9 display 1136 x 640 resolution revolution
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
3G FaceTime coming in iOS 6? Warning in 5.1.1 seems to point that way
Skyfall trailer hits YouTube: Bond 23 could be best one yet (video) New 007 flick for UK in October
Panasonic H-HS12035 Lumix G X lens announced, hints at weather-proofed GH3 Premium MFT lens
Panasonic Lumix GF5 Micro Four Thirds' mighty mini
Running blind: How Simon Wheatcroft uses his iPhone to see Runkeeper and more let this man run solo
What is So.cl? Should you be signing up?
WEBSITE OF THE DAY: Your iPlayer TV, your way
Bungie Destiny contract reveals Xbox 720 will arrive in 2013 - E3 announcement? Commissioned for Xbox 360 and "next Xbox"
British Gas turns Team GB swimming stars into superheroes Aquanauts assemble
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook review
Will this make working on the go easier?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
Nikon Coolpix S6300 review
Point, shoot and scoot